FIRST COMPANY (10) finds it hard to win but left a good impression last time out when beaten half a length into third over 1200m at Kempton Park All Weather. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best figures should see him run well. YAZAMAN (5) finished midfield on his return from a spell last start over 1000m at Leicester. Likely to improve with that run under the belt so he is among the leading chances. DARK KESTREL (4) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fourth over 1000m at Nottingham last start. Backmarker who keeps coming. Watch for a big run. HAIL SEZER (9) is back from a spell of five months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1200m at Newcastle All Weather. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and three placings from eight starts. Among the better hopes.